Is It True: Escaping Valentine’s Day by Christi Barth @christi_barth #RLFblog #Contemporary #Romance #SecondChance
Two exes are thrown back together on a trip to Italy in Christi Barth’s newest contemporary rom-com, Escaping Valentine’s Day. They have a chance of working things out…until an Italian prince complicates everything!
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Christi Barth. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Escaping Valentine’s Day by Christi Barth
Genre Contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
An Italian romance is on the menu, but is she ready to order?
Content creator Rory Hibbert knows Valentine’s Day is only fun for couples and chocolatiers. For singles like her, it’s a day of disappointment. And that’s why her new marketing agency client has arranged a tour of Italy crammed full of activities to distract from the holiday. This trip is a test for Rory—if it goes well, it will jump-start her new social media career.
There’s just one snag: the ex she never got over is also on staff.
Huck Cranshaw walked away from the love of his life for a huge opportunity on a cooking competition show. At least, that’s the excuse he gave Rory at the time—and he’s regretted it for five years. Cooking for tourists was supposed to be a stopgap between restaurant positions. Now it could be much, much more: a chance to fix the past.
But when an Italian prince catches sight of Rory, Huck’s not the only one vying for her heart this time. Can Cupid still steal Rory’s heart when the truth finally comes out?
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. This is my 39th book.
this book is part of a series?
Yes. Loosely – Holiday Hearts. The heroine’s best friend in this book was the lead in The Magic Of Christmas.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Oh no. Definitely not. Sleep is integral to being a good writer. It is imperative to have healthy sleep habits!
you did research for this book?
Yes! Far more than usual, so I could give my readers a virtual trip to Italy. The TramJazz tour in the book is real, and the chocolate factory, perfume store, and the church with St. Valentine’s heart, and the Mouth of Truth from Roman Holiday….It truly is an Italian travelogue (with banter and flirting and romance!).
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
No. You’d have to go to my paranormal rom-com Imperfect Angel to find that (and please do!).
this book has more than one genre?
Yes-ish? It is contemporary romance, but you could also call it a rom-com.
you speak more than one language?
Not anymore. I used to be fluent in German. Guten Tag!
you grew up where you live now?
No. Grew up in Los Angeles, got out the minute I had my high school diploma, and took a long, winding path to Baltimore.
you love to read?
Yes. More than I could ever verbalize. It is as necessary to me as eating and drinking.
you are never late?
Correct. It is rude, and I won’t do it.
you love pizza?
Yes. Sooooo much. We make it at home all the time – fun combos like ham, apple & brie or chicken sausage and caramelized red onions.
you love sushi?
Yes. Sooooo much, lol. I was 16 when I first had it – on a first date, so that experience could’ve gone really badly, but we both loved it – and now I crave it constantly. Hubby and I gorge on it every New Year’s Eve.
you have a pet?
No.
Where to buy Escaping Valentine’s Day
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B72JT1JZ
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/escaping-valentines-day-christi-barth/1141823714?ean=2940185574232
iBooks https://apple.co/3HHNt05
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/escaping-valentine-s-day
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Christi_Barth_Escaping_Valentine_s_Day?id=id2lEAAAQBAJ
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USA TODAY bestseller Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes contemporary romance. Christi lives in Maryland with her husband.
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